There are plenty of available spaces in Tribeca. We all see them. The question is what square footage and what monthly rent is sought. — James on Seen & Heard: Barbershop Needs to Find a New Home

Should we insist on seeing his papers before we let him into the neighborhood? — Erik Torkells on Tribeca Is Getting Another Barbershop

Is this guy here legally or is it because he's not from a country where they speak Spanish that it doesn't matter? Rents are expensive. Most businesses have closed. Where's the money from? — Sara Rosen on Tribeca Is Getting Another Barbershop

Magical crime stats. Womp, womp. — Jim Smithers on Tribeca Then and Now: Upper Greenwich Street

On weekend mornings the streets were empty. Occasionally, a rumpled young artist emerged and meandered down a street with no shops. At 3AM, the streets were magical to roam, your private city, quiet, safe, beautiful in its industrial silence, The artist bars - Morgan’s, Puffys, Barnabas Rex, filled with local artists who all worked as carpenters. Things started at midnight on Wednesday and went until closing. Everyone knew each other. Coke and endless conversations over cheap Rolling Rocks. — A. on Tribeca Then and Now: Upper Greenwich Street

Yeah, I love going to that place. I hope he finds a spot nearby. — Edward on Tribeca Is Getting Another Barbershop

Kind of sad. Our barber on Lispenard Street is looking for a new place to set up shop. The shop has been there for well over the 40 years I have lived in Tribeca and gives a good all around haircut for a reasonable price. But the building has been sold and will probably be torn down to build a taller building. A fact that is altogether too sad for the disappearing Mom and Pop businesses in our neighborhood. If anyone knows of a place where Ilya (Leo) can find a location in Tribeca be sure to let him know. He is at 33 Lispenard. Hard to miss. The only barber on Lispenard. — Terry on Tribeca Is Getting Another Barbershop

Wow, this place reminds me of Windows on the World. I am having unpleasant flashbacks. Hopefully furniture will warm things up. — TG on First Look at Danny Meyer’s Sky-High Restaurant

How wonderful - I should start eating granola every once in awhile. — TG on Here Come the Granologists

It’s definitely more Blue Smoke than North End Grill, but maybe it’ll look better with furniture. — Erik Torkells on First Look at Danny Meyer’s Sky-High Restaurant

Agreed. I suppose it's "about the views" not the design. In any case, it'll have to be, the way things look now. — Will Meyerhofer on First Look at Danny Meyer’s Sky-High Restaurant

As a Designer, I think that looks like a glorified banquet room... or something in an airport at the Delta sky club. Very disappointing I feel. — darcy on First Look at Danny Meyer’s Sky-High Restaurant

What was street life like at this time in the neighborhood? It must be one of the quietest, if not the most, parts of lower Manhattan today. Yet the crowds mostly seem to consist of typical Tribeca residents and workers. Did it ever have a community-like artist vibe, or was it always sleepy/industrial? — Jonathan on Tribeca Then and Now: Upper Greenwich Street

(from the police blotter) Ah, the irony... Apple store at the Oculus, 6/15, 2:49 pm Two men swiped two iPhones worth $1,448. — Robert Ripps on In the News: Two Muggings at Gunpoint

Great job matching the aspect in your present day photographs. — Andrea on Tribeca Then and Now: Upper Greenwich Street

This article tells how you can get very, very sick from water inside your apartment. The bacteria that cause NTM are everywhere. https://www.nationaljewish.org/getattachment/professionals/Newsletters/NTM-TB-Insights-Newsletter/NTM-TB-INSIGHTS-September-2015.pdf.aspx Please note, other sources say using bleach on your shower head will actually increase the number of microorganisms and you should use vinegar instead. NTM is becoming more and more prevalent. It is life-altering and often incurable. — S. on Seen & Heard: Results of a Tap Water Test

The tree on Greenwich below Vestry (East Side) is a bright spot. ? — Uptown Downtown on Tribeca Then and Now: Upper Greenwich Street

i love this series. thank you. — safe as milk on Tribeca Then and Now: Upper Greenwich Street

Thank you to Michael's parents for the creative decision in contributing to help employ adults w Autism. As a parent of an adult with Autism, we experience the challenges in convincing employers that he is an asset to their workplace. Sadly many do not honor the equal opportunity employer law and don't want to do the work in training these honest, hard working, employable people. — Char Pasa on Here Come the Granologists

Does anyone know if they are taking reservations yet? — AJ on First Look at Danny Meyer’s Sky-High Restaurant

Umm, take the first hint, Rohin. Don't make it awkward. — Jim Smithers on In the News: “The Destruction of Lower Manhattan”

Hi Gene, That is great news. I had placed a few takeout orders during the first 3months you opened and was then very specifically told by a person that had answered your phone that you were not doing takeout except for hotel guests. Will be hearing from me soon. Thanks for advising! — Rohin on In the News: “The Destruction of Lower Manhattan”

No, it means that because this is an old, existing building, the 2014 Building Code does not necessarily apply. §28-101.4.3 Optional use of the 1968 building code for work on prior code buildings.At the option of the owner, and subject to applicable provisions of this code,work on prior code buildings maybe performed in accordance with the requirements and standards set forth in the 1968 building code, or where the 1968 code so authorizes, the code in effect prior to December 6, 1968. Exceptions: 1.Fuel gas, plumbing and mechanical work. The installation of and work on all appliances, equipment and systems regulated by the New York city fuel gas code, the New York city plumbing code and the New York city mechanical code shall be governed by applicable provisions of those codes relating to new and existing installations. 2.Fire protection systems.Alterations of buildings and changes of use or occupancy shall be governed by chapter 9 of the New Yorkcity building code, subject to special provisions for prior code buildings as set forth therein. 3.Elevators, conveyors and amusement rides.The installation of and work on elevators, conveyors, and amusement rides shall be governed by chapter 30 and appendix K of the New York city building code and the rules of the department, subject to special provisions for prior code buildings as set forth therein. 4.Safety during construction operations.Safety of public and property during construction operations including demolition shall be governed by chapter 33 of the New York city building code. 5.Accessibility.Alterations, including minor alterations, of buildings and changes of use or occupancy, shall be governed by chapter 11 of the New York city building code, subject to special provisions for prior code buildings as set forth therein. 6.Encroachments into the public right of way.Encroachments onto the public right of way shall be governed by chapter 32 of the New York city building code. 7.Administration and enforcement.Except as otherwise limited by the commissioner, administration and enforcement of the 1968 building code shall be in accordance with this code, including but not limited to approval of construction documents, issuance of permits and certificates of occupancy, tests and inspections, penalties and enforcement. 8. Special inspections.Controlled inspections and semi-controlled inspections as referenced in the 1968 building code shall be deemed to be special inspections and shall be governed by the provisions of this code relating to special inspections. 9. Materials.Materials regulated in their use by the 1968 building code shall be subject to applicable provisions of this code. 10. Security grilles.The installation and replacement of security grilles shall comply withsection 1008.1.4.5of the New York city building code. 11. Energy efficiency.All work related to energy efficiency shall be regulated by the New York city energy conservation code. 12. Roof recovering and replacements. 12.1.Installation and materials. Work involving the recovering or replacing of an existing roof covering shall be governed by sections 1510.1 through 1510.6 of the New York city building code; 12.2.Cool roofs.Work involving the recovering or replacing of an existing roof covering shall comply with section 1504.9 of the New York city building code unless the area to be recovered or replaced is less than fifty percent of the roof area and less than 500 square feet (46m2). 12.3.Green roofs.Notwithstanding the applicant’s election to use the 1968 building code or prior code, work involving green roof systems and container gardens shall be permitted to be performed pursuant to Chapter 15 of the New York city building code. 13. Handrails.Where the alteration of a building includes the addition or replacement of an entire stair enclosure including the stairs, handrails shall comply with section 1009.12 and section 1012 of the New York city building code. Where the alteration of a building includes the addition or replacement of ramps, handrails shall comply with section 1010.8 and section 1012 of such code. 14. Guards.Where the alteration or repair of a building involves the addition or replacement of guards, such guards shall comply with sections 1013 and 1607.7 of the New York city building code. 15. Areas of special flood hazard.Within areas of special flood hazard in accordance with section 28-104.9.4, all work for any activity regulated by Appendix G of the New York city building code shall be governed by such appendix. 16. Structural.The use of load resistance factor design (LRFD), calculation of live loads, and applicability of seismic and wind loads shall be governed by special provisions for prior code buildings as set forth in section 1601.2 of the New York city building code. 17. Emergency and standby power systems.The installation of and work on emergency and standby power systems shall comply with section 2702.1 of the New York city building code. 18. Parking garages and open parking lots.Where an alteration of a parking garage or an open parking lot includes an increase in the size of the electric service, such alteration shall include provisions for the installation of electric vehicle charging stations in accordance with section 406.2.11 or 406.7.11 of the New York city building code, as applicable. 19.Mold protection.Alterations shall comply with sections 2506 and 2509 of the New York city building code relating to areas subject to moisture or water damage — James on Nosy Neighbor: What’s That White Thing on 56 Leonard?

Who is joking, S.? Are you saying that Washington Park School has given toxic substances to our little angels without a signed parent permission slip?!! Has anyone contacted Help Me Howard (WPIX 11)?!!!! — Jim Smithers on Seen & Heard: Chalk Overload in Duane Park

Honestly, Diane? Could you please stay focused on the shitty streets and not your kids' shitty teeth? — Jim Smithers on Seen & Heard: Gitano Is Coming Along